Howard and Carroll Counties

Taneytown, Maryland

City

Western Carroll city on the road to Gettysburg

Taneytown is an incorporated city in western Carroll County on MD 140, with a historic core and easy access to Gettysburg and Westminster.

History & Local Character

Laid out in 1754 and incorporated in 1836, it served travelers heading to Gettysburg.

Housing & Real Estate

Historic in-town homes, subdivisions and farmland.

Restaurants & Shopping

MD 140 and the town center hold a few restaurants and cafes.

Schools & Education

Carroll County Public Schools serves the area, with Francis Scott Key High School nearby.

Parks & Recreation

The town park and the nearby Monocacy and Catoctin areas provide outdoor space.

Transportation & Accessibility

MD 140 and MD 194 serve Taneytown.

Local Businesses

Local restaurantsFarm servicesAuto services

No businesses are listed in Taneytown yet. Add your business to be the first.

Nearby Attractions

  • Taneytown Historic District
  • Gettysburg National Military Park
  • Union Mills Homestead

Advantages & Considerations

Advantages

  • Affordable housing
  • Close to Gettysburg

Considerations

  • Limited services
  • Long commute

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Taneytown a city?

Yes. Taneytown is an incorporated city in western Carroll County.

More in Carroll County

All Maryland Cities & Towns
MDMaryland Directory

Maryland Business Directory — connecting local businesses and communities across the Old Line State. A business directory Maryland neighbors trust, built by neighbors, for neighbors — one curated listing at a time.

List your business

Reach residents and visitors searching Maryland. Affordable for locally owned businesses.

Apply to be listed

Maryland · The Old Line State

© 2026 Maryland Directory — a community directory